Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistants to join the vascular surgical team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The ward supports patients with complex vascular conditions; it has a multidisciplinary focus and works alongside the teams in Leg Ulcer Clinic and outpatients. Your role is to provide direct support and compassion in line with the rest of the team providing holistic care and promoting positive patient experiences and outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Summary of most important Experience/Skills/Qualifications required:
Genuine interest in caring for patients
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in challenging circumstances
Ability to manage time
Ability to keep calm and work under pressure in a demanding area using team work
Additional skills such as cannulation and phlebotomy and ECG recording would be a benefit
If you feel you are this person then we invite you to join a highly skilled, caring and professional team as a Healthcare Assistant
Flexible working times will be considered, part time and full time available. Hours around childcare, twilight shifts and set patterns can be discussed. We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 04.01.24 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below)
- Care Certificate (Essential for band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues. Has a professional approach to work
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation/patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
- Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner
- Is able to work as part of a team, under the supervision of a registered nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
- Understands the limits and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they have been trained to do. Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when a situation is beyond their scope of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 2 in health/health and social care, QCF Diploma in health, *GNVQ, BTEC in health or health and social care (*required to complete care certificate if not already achieved) (Essential for Band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below)
- Care Certificate (Essential for band 2 HCA, but training may be offered see below**)
- English equivalent to a minimum of level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
- Numeracy skills equivalent to level 2 on the National Qualification Framework
Experience
Essential
- Care work in a care home, community care or hospital setting or experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of delivering care
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues. Has a professional approach to work
- Motivation and commitment to provide a high standard of care
- Good written communication in respect of nursing documentation/patient records
- Good communication/interpersonal skills with a range of staff and patients
- Ability to organise and conduct own work in a professional manner
- Is able to work as part of a team, under the supervision of a registered nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting Including; oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication/conflict resolution oHand washing/Infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
- Understands the limits and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they have been trained to do. Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when a situation is beyond their scope of practice.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
